Rick Rozoff (2021-11-09). NATO trains Azerbaijani navy to meet NATO standards in Turkish exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com This is an ongoing exercise that includes military observers from Azerbaijan's and Turkey's Three Brothers military axis ally Pakistan as well as Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Nigeria, Oman and Ukraine. Azerbaijani naval sailors took part in NATO assessment exercises As part of the NATO Operational Capabilities Concept at the Eastern Mediterranean-2021 multinational naval exercise in …

Alex Salmon (2021-11-09). Solidarity shown to Sudanese people resisting the coup. greenleft.org.au The United Sudanese Youth of Western Australia and supporters protested against the military coup that toppled Sudan's transitional government. Alex Salmon reports.

Alex Salmon (2021-11-09). Solidarity shown to Sudanese people resisting the coup. greenleft.org.au The United Sudanese Youth of Western Australia and supporters protested against the military coup that toppled Sudan's transitional government. Alex Salmon reports.

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-09). NATO trains Azerbaijani navy to meet NATO standards in Turkish exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com This is an ongoing exercise that includes military observers from Azerbaijan's and Turkey's Three Brothers military axis ally Pakistan as well as Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Nigeria, Oman and Ukraine. Azerbaijani naval sailors took part in NATO assessment exercises As part of the NATO Operational Capabilities Concept at the Eastern Mediterranean-2021 multinational naval exercise in …

Staff (2021-11-08). Headlines for November 8, 2021. democracynow.org 100,000+ People Take to Streets to Call Out Climate Inaction, COP26 Greenwashing, House Passes Bipartisan $1.2 Infrastructure Bill Without Vote on $1.75T Build Back Better Package, Court Blocks Company Vaccine Mandate; U.S. Lifts Travel Restrictions; Pfizer Seeks OK for COVID Pill, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi Survives Assassination Attempt, Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Teenager During West Bank Protest, Ortega Set to Retain Nicaraguan Presidency in Elections Marred by Crackdown on Opposition, U.S. Advises Citizens to Leave Ethiopia as Specter of All-Out War Increases, Sudanese Soldiers Arrest Score…

TASS (2021-11-08). Russian diplomat points to Warsaw's role in invasion of Iraq amid crisis with its migrants. tass.com "It is time that the Polish politicians, cursing Lukashenko and accusing Minsk of problems with Iraqi migrants, recalled how Iraq was destroyed with the most active participation of Warsaw," Maria Zakharova stressed…

TASS (2021-11-08). Russian diplomat points to Warsaw's role in invasion of Iraq amid crisis with its migrants. tass.com "It is time that the Polish politicians, cursing Lukashenko and accusing Minsk of problems with Iraqi migrants, recalled how Iraq was destroyed with the most active participation of Warsaw," Maria Zakharova stressed…

Anonymous669 (2021-11-07). 270 Trucks Of US-led Coalition Spotted Leaving Northeastern Syria. southfront.org Illustrative image. | A large convoy of some 270 trucks working for the US-led coalition left Syria's northeastern region to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region between November 5 and 7, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency."A convoy consisting of 150 cargo trucks and 120 covered flatbed carriers carrying vehicles of the American occupation left a military base at Kharab al-Jeer Airport between midnight yesterday and today's morning … and headed to northern Iraq through the illegal al-Waleed crossing," a source with knowl…

Anonymous669 (2021-11-07). Rocket Attack Hit Large Turkish Military Base In Northern Iraq. southfront.org Source: Republic of Turkey Directorate of Communications. | Late on November 7, a rocket attack targeted a Turkish military base near the town of Zaylkan in Bashiqa district in the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh. | At least seven Grad 122 mm rockets targeted the base which is located 20 kilometers to the northeast of Mosul city and more than 60 km to the northwest of Erbil city, the capital of the Kurdistan Region. | The rockets were fired from an improvised launcher that was uncovered by Iraqi security forces a few m…

Anonymous669 (2021-11-07). Iraqi Authorities Share Photos Of Munition Used In Recent Attack On Prime Minister House. southfront.org Click to see full-size image, Via Twitter. | On November 7, Iraqi authorities shared photos showing one of the munitions used in the The unexploded munition was found in the morning on the rooftop of al-Kadhimi's house in the highly-fortified…

Anonymous103 (2021-11-07). Suspicious Assassination Attempt Targeted Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi (Video, Photos). southfront.org Illustrative Image | On the night of November 7th, an unidentified drone struck the residence of Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi located in the International Zone of Baghdad, which houses government buildings and foreign embassies. Iraqi military claimed that the Prime Minister was not injured as a result of an "unsuccessful assassination attempt." | Two government officials said Kadhimi's residence had been hit by at least one explosion. Some sources claimed, two explosions were heard in the Green Zone. According…

MEE, agencies (2021-11-07). Iraq: Prime minister calls for calm after surviving 'assassination attempt'. middleeasteye.net Iraq: Prime minister calls for calm after surviving 'assassination attempt' | Drone attack marks first attempt on life of Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who has been in power since May 2020 | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 08: 36 | Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi called for "calm and restraint" after a drone attack on 7 November 2021 (AFP/file photo) | Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said he surv…

Suadad al-Salhy (2021-11-07). Iraq: Iran-backed factions 'will pay the price' for drone attack on Kadhimi. middleeasteye.net Iraq: Iran-backed factions 'will pay the price' for drone attack on Kadhimi | Sources tell MEE that the prime minister was not harmed and now has new impetus to go after the paramilitaries | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 20: 12 | A soldier stands watch in Baghdad. Heavy security has been deployed in the Iraqi capital after the drone attack on the prime minister's residence (MEE/Murtaja Lateef) | The appa…

MEE, agencies (2021-11-07). Libya's prime minister defends foreign minister following suspension. middleeasteye.net Libya's prime minister defends foreign minister following suspension | Suspension of Najla al-Mangoush by presidential council provokes in-fighting in fragile administration | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 14: 44 | Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush speaks at a press conference in Kuwait City, 3 October 2021 (AFP) | Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibah came to the defence of his foreign mi…

ecns.cn (2021-11-07). Iraqi PM calls for calm dialogue after surviving assassination attempt. ecns.cn Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was unharmed in an assassination attempt carried out by a drone targeting his official residence on Sunday, the Iraqi military said.

Staff (2021-11-07). Residencia del Primer Ministro iraquí sufre ataque con dron. cubadebate.cu La residencia del primer ministro de Iraq, Mustafa al Kadhimi, fue atacada este domingo en Bagdad con un dron cargado de explosivos, hecho calificado por el Ejército iraquí como "intento de asesinato". Tras el asalto, Al Kadhimi aseguró en su cuenta de Twitter que "está bien" y pidió a la población mantener "la calma y la moderación por el bien de Iraq".

Staff (2021-11-07). Iraqi Shia group's spokesperson calls 'assassination attempt' on PM 'fabricated' incident. rt.com A spokesperson for the political wing of an Iraqi Shia militia says the alleged assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi could have been staged to distract from the reported deaths of election protesters. | In a series of posts on Sunday, Mahmoud Al-Rubaie, the spokesperson for Iraq's Sadiqoun political bloc,

Staff (2021-11-07). 'Terrorist attack' on Iraqi PM's home involved 3 drones — Interior Ministry. rt.com The purported assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi involved three drones, the nation's Interior Ministry has said, branding the act a "terrorist attack." | Two of the drones that targeted Al-Kadhimi's residence in Baghdad's Green Zone were downed and one reached the house, the ministry said. Some members of his security detail were injured, but the senior official was unharmed. | Images of the damage caused by the drone were released to the public. | Photographs distributed by Iraqi state media show damage from last night's drone attack on residence of Prime Minister Mustafa al…

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). US seeks to join Iraqi investigation on attack on PM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — US Department of State spokesperson Ned Price said that Washington strongly condemns the assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister, claiming that the country is ready to help Iraq with the investigation.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-11-07). Iran condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Condemning the assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman stressed the firm and continuous stance of Iran in supporting stability and security in this country.

sputniknews (2021-11-07). Terrorism Can't be Allowed to Undermine Peace in Iraq, India Says After Attempt on PM's Life. sputniknews.com Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt on Sunday after an exploding drone hit his residence in Baghdad. The country's Interior Ministry called the incident a "terrorist attack." No group has claimed responsibility so far.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-11-07). Ill-wishers seek to interrupt Iraqi peace: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made a telephone call to his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein to convey the greetings of Iranian president to Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and express happiness over failure of assassination attempt.

MEE, agencies (2021-11-07). Iraq: Prime minister calls for calm after surviving 'assassination attempt'. middleeasteye.net Iraq: Prime minister calls for calm after surviving 'assassination attempt' | Drone attack marks first attempt on life of Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who has been in power since May 2020 | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 08: 36 | Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi called for "calm and restraint" after a drone attack on 7 November 2021 (AFP/file photo) | Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said he surv…

teleSUR (2021-11-07). Iraqi PM Survives Assassination Attempt By Drone Bomb. telesurenglish.net Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was unharmed in an assassination attempt carried out by a drone targeting his official residence on Sunday. | RELATED: | An unknown drone bomb hit al-Kadhimi's residency at dawn in the heavily fortified Green Zone in the center of the capital, but the prime minister escaped the attack unhurt. | "The prime minister did not suffer any harm and he is in good health… Iraqi securit…

Staff (2021-11-07). Why drone attack on Iraqi PM residence suspicious? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — After the protest of the Iraqi people against the election result, especially after the brutal events on Friday in Baghdad, the drone attack on the prime minister's residence is suspicious and requires deep consideration.

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). Iraqi PM's assassination attempt foreign think tanks sedition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran' Supreme National Security Council says that the assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kadhimi's is new sedition that must be traced back to foreign think tanks.

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). "US system did not work to deter attack on Iraqi PM house" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — According to the Iraqi Joint Operations Command, the US embassy's C-RAM defense system was not activated during an assassination attempt against the Iraqi Prime Minister on Sunday morning.

teleSUR, JL (2021-11-07). Primer ministro de Irak sale herido tras atentado en Bagdad. telesurtv.net "Estoy bien, alabado sea Dios, entre mi pueblo, y pido calma y moderación de todos, por el bien de Irak", sentenció el primer ministro iraquí.

sputniknews (2021-11-07). Iran Slams Assassination Attempt Against Iraqi PM, Says US May Have Been Responsible. sputniknews.com A booby-trapped drone targeted Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi's residence in Baghdad early Sunday morning, with the leader emerging unscathed and calling on the public to remain calm. Iraq's interior ministry classified the incident as a "terrorist attack," and revealed that three drones were involved in the attack.

Anonymous669 (2021-11-07). 270 Turks Of US-led Coalition Spotted Leaving Northeastern Syria. southfront.org Illustrative image. | A large convoy of some 270 trucks working for the US-led coalition left Syria's northeastern region to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region between November 5 and 7, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency."A convoy consisting of 150 cargo trucks and 120 covered flatbed carriers carrying vehicles of the American occupation left a military base at Kharab al-Jeer Airport between midnight yesterday and today's morning … and headed to northern Iraq through the illegal al-Waleed crossing," a source with knowl…

Anonymous103 (2021-11-07). Suspicious Assassination Attempt Targeted Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi (Video, Photos). southfront.org Illustrative Image | On the night of November 7th, an unidentified drone struck the residence of Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi located in the International Zone of Baghdad, which houses government buildings and foreign embassies. Iraqi military claimed that the Prime Minister was not injured as a result of an "unsuccessful assassination attempt." | Two government officials said Kadhimi's residence had been hit by at least one explosion. Some sources claimed, two explosions were heard in the Green Zone. According…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-11-07). Iraq's PMU thwarts ISIL attack on Nineveh prov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iraq's Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, forces managed to foil ISIL terrorist operation in southwest Nineveh province.

Anonymous669 (2021-11-07). Iraqi Authorities Share Photos Of Munition Used In Recent Attack On Prime Minister House. southfront.org Click to see full-size image, Via Twitter. | On November 7, Iraqi authorities shared photos showing one of the munitions used in the The unexploded munition was found in the morning on the rooftop of al-Kadhimi's house in the highly-fortified…

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-11-07). Explosion heard in 'Abu Disher' area of Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — News sources reported the sound of an explosion was heard in the area of "Abu Disher" near the Al-Kadhimiya Mosque.

MEE, agencies (2021-11-07). Libya's prime minister defends foreign minister following suspension. middleeasteye.net Libya's prime minister defends foreign minister following suspension | Suspension of Najla al-Mangoush by presidential council provokes in-fighting in fragile administration | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 14: 44 | In this file photo taken on October 3, 2021, Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush speaks during a joint press conference with her Kuwaiti counterpart in Kuwait City (AFP) | Libyan Prim…

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MEE staff (2021-11-06). UK settled 417 Iraq war compensation claims in 2021. middleeasteye.net UK settled 417 Iraq war compensation claims in 2021 | Lawyers for claimants welcome settlements as proof that accusations of abuse by British soldiers have merit | Sat, 11/06/2021 – 16: 13 | British troops, members of 40 Commando, Royal Marines with Iraqi prisoners, after taking the Fao fields on the Fao Peninsula 21 March 2003 (AFP) | The British Minister of Defence (MoD) settled 417 compensation claims by Ir…
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Staff (2021-11-06). Iraqi PM calls for investigation into protests-related issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi called for an investigation into the incidents related to Friday's protests in the country.

MEE staff (2021-11-06). UK settled 417 Iraq war compensation claims in 2021. middleeasteye.net UK settled 417 Iraq war compensation claims in 2021 | Lawyers for claimants welcome settlements as proof that accusations of abuse by British soldiers have merit | Sat, 11/06/2021 – 16: 13 | British troops, members of 40 Commando, Royal Marines with Iraqi prisoners, after taking the Fao fields on the Fao Peninsula 21 March 2003 (AFP) | The British Minister of Defence (MoD) settled 417 compensation claims by Ir…

_____ (2021-11-05). Has Saudi Arabia Decided to Put an End to the Small and Defenseless Lebanon? journal-neo.org Recently, Saudi Arabia and its satellites Bahrain and Kuwait have decided to expel Lebanese ambassadors amid the rising tensions between Beirut and some countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). In addition, Riyadh severed economic ties with Lebanon, which looks like a deliberately malicious move aimed at pushing Lebanon into a deeper …

Suadad al-Salhy (2021-11-05). Iraq: Protests against election results turn violent. middleeasteye.net Iraq: Protests against election results turn violent | At least one killed after supporters of Iranian-backed political parties, which suffered losses in last month's polls, clash with security forces near heavily fortified Green Zone | Fri, 11/05/2021 – 17: 34 | Iraqi protesters near Baghdad's Green Zone raise national flags during a demonstration against last month's election result, on 5 N…

The Canary (2021-11-05). Young people defy education secretary's plea for pupils not to miss school for climate protests. thecanary.co Youth climate protesters have defied the education secreatry's plea to demonstrate at the weekend rather than in school time. | Nadhim Zahawi urged young people not to miss school to protest about climate policies. | His plea came as youth activists are taking to the streets of Glasgow to demand action on climate change from leaders as the COP26 talks continue. | Campaigner Greta Thunberg, fellow activist Vanessa Nakate are among the young campaigners will speak to crowds at the end of the march through the city. | Asked on Times Radio whether he had been invited to join the marches, Zahawi said: No… I have to s…

_____ (2021-11-05). Has Saudi Arabia Decided to Put an End to the Small and Defenseless Lebanon? journal-neo.org Recently, Saudi Arabia and its satellites Bahrain and Kuwait have decided to expel Lebanese ambassadors amid the rising tensions between Beirut and some countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). In addition, Riyadh severed economic ties with Lebanon, which looks like a deliberately malicious move aimed at pushing Lebanon into a deeper …

The Canary (2021-11-05). Young people defy education secretary's plea for pupils not to miss school for climate protests. thecanary.co Youth climate protesters have defied the education secreatry's plea to demonstrate at the weekend rather than in school time. | Nadhim Zahawi urged young people not to miss school to protest about climate policies. | His plea came as youth activists are taking to the streets of Glasgow to demand action on climate change from leaders as the COP26 talks continue. | Campaigner Greta Thunberg, fellow activist Vanessa Nakate are among the young campaigners will speak to crowds at the end of the march through the city. | Asked on Times Radio whether he had been invited to join the marches, Zahawi said: No… I have to s…

| Nameazeta Hatef, Assistant Professor of Journalism, Emerson College (2021-11-04). How photos of Afghan suffering shown over and over perpetuate inequality and harm. Azeta Hatef, Assistant Professor of Journalism, Emerson College

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-03). NATO chief meets queen, thanks Denmark for heading up Iraq mission, role in "enhanced forward presence in the eastern part of the Alliance" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Secretary General thanks Denmark for its strong contributions to NATO NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised Denmark for its strong contributions to NATO during a visit to Copenhagen on Wednesday (3 November 2021). Meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the Secretary General thanked Denmark for leading NATO Mission Iraq and participating in NATO's enhanced forward …

Anonymous669 (2021-11-03). Six ISIS Members 'Arrested' From Turkish-Occupied Syrian Town In Landing Operation. southfront.org Illustrative image, Canadian Tactical Aviation Supporting Coalition Forces in Iraq, by the official account of The Canadian Armed Forces on Twitter (@CanadianForces) | Six members of ISIS were arrested from the Turkish-occupied town of Aluq in northeastern Syria by an unidentified force that landed from several helicopters, the Al Aan News channel reported on November 3. | Citing Syrian opposition sources, the UAE-based channel speculated that the landing operation was conducted by the US-led coalition and its…

MEE staff (2021-11-03). COP26: Bahrain accused of 'greenwashing' role in Yemen war. middleeasteye.net COP26: Bahrain accused of 'greenwashing' role in Yemen war | British politicians take aim at Bahrain over its 'sustainability' claims, given country's poor human rights record and Yemen conflict. | Wed, 11/03/2021 – 21: 00 | Bahrain's prime ministerm Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa, on the second day of the COP26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow on 2 November, 2021 (AFP) | A group of UK politicians have accused…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-03). NATO chief meets queen, thanks Denmark for heading up Iraq mission, role in "enhanced forward presence in the eastern part of the Alliance" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Secretary General thanks Denmark for its strong contributions to NATO NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised Denmark for its strong contributions to NATO during a visit to Copenhagen on Wednesday (3 November 2021). Meeting with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the Secretary General thanked Denmark for leading NATO Mission Iraq and participating in NATO's enhanced forward …

MEE staff (2021-11-02). COP26: Middle East countries pledge to slash methane emissions. middleeasteye.net COP26: Middle East countries pledge to slash methane emissions | Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE are among those backing plan to reduce methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030 | Tue, 11/02/2021 – 18: 52 | Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah speaks on second day of UN Climate Summit in Glasgow, on 2 November 2021 (AFP) | Leaders from across the Middle East at the COP26 summit in Glasgow h…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-02). Turkey hosts NATO naval drills with observers from Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan and Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Eastern Mediterranean 2021 drills hosted by Turkey starts The Eastern Mediterranean 2021 drills hosted by Turkey and organized by the Turkish Naval Forces Command, started on Tuesday. *** Some 35 vessels and 5,000 personnel from 10 countries are participating in the drill. …it is aimed to observe the readiness of the Turkish Naval Task Force, …

Anonymous015 (2021-11-01). Unobtrusive Letters By Rockets As Means Of Political Communication In Iraq. southfront.org On October 31, unknown persons fired at the headquarters of the intelligence service of Iraq in Baghdad, when it was visited by the Prime Minister of the country Mustafa Al-Qazimi. Three rockets were launched from different parts of the city in the direction of the building, but failed to achieve its goal. Victims were also avoided. | Earlier, On October 27 a very similar attack was made. | No one has claimed responsibility for these actions yet. | On October 10 the pa…

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-01). Syria: 40-vehicle U.S. military convoy reinforces bases with weapons, equipment. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com US occupation vehicles laden with weapons enter Hasaka, Deir Ezzor countryside A convoy of vehicles for US occupation forces laden with weapons and military equipment has entered the occupation's bases in Syrian territory through the illegitimate al-Walid border crossing with Iraq. "A convoy of 40 US occupation vehicles laden with weapons, ammunition, military equipment and …

Rick Rozoff (2021-11-01). Balkans, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq: NATO oversees training of Latvian expeditionary forces. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ACO CSEL Visits Latvian Senior Leaders Course Allied Command Operations (ACO) Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Siim Saliste visited the Latvian Senior Leaders Course from October 28 to 29, 2021. During the visit, CSM Saliste was welcomed by CSM of the Latvian Armed Forces Edgars Joksts-Bogdanovs before speaking at the course …

Suadad al-Salhy (2021-11-01). Iraq elections: As Sadr seeks full control, Maliki woos his bruised opponents. middleeasteye.net Iraq elections: As Sadr seeks full control, Maliki woos his bruised opponents | The Sadrists hope to do away with Iraq's power-sharing system and rule alone. That has given Maliki's camp new hope the former prime minister can grow in influence | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 14: 43 | A man rides his bicycle past a poster depicting Moqtada al-Sadr, whose party was the biggest winner in election, and his l…

Anonymous015 (2021-11-01). Unobtrusive Letters By Rockets As Means Of Political Communication In Iraq. southfront.org On October 31, unknown persons fired at the headquarters of the intelligence service of Iraq in Baghdad, when it was visited by the Prime Minister of the country Mustafa Al-Qazimi. Three rockets were launched from different parts of the city in the direction of the building, but failed to achieve its goal. Victims were also avoided. | Earlier, On October 27 a very similar attack was made. | No one has claimed responsibility for these actions yet. | On October 10 the pa…

Suadad al-Salhy (2021-11-01). Iraq elections: As Sadr seeks full control, Maliki woos his bruised opponents. middleeasteye.net Iraq elections: As Sadr seeks full control, Maliki woos his bruised opponents | The Sadrists hope to do away with Iraq's power-sharing system and rule alone. That has given Maliki's camp new hope the former prime minister can grow in influence | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 14: 43 | A man rides his bicycle past a poster depicting Moqtada al-Sadr, whose party was the biggest winner in election, and his l…

Richard D Wolff (2021-10-31). Why the troubled US empire could quickly fall apart. asiatimes.com The US wars lost in Iraq and Afghanistan exposed imperial overreach beyond what even 20 years of war could manage. That the defeats were drawn out for so many years shows that domestic politics and the funding of the domestic military-industrial complex were, more than geopolitics, the key drivers of these wars. Empires can die …

_____ (2021-10-31). Raising Awareness Of Israeli War Crimes, With Palestine Action. popularresistance.org In this interview, Lowkey speaks to the co-founders of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori and Richard Barnard, both of whom have been arrested for their anti-Apartheid activism. Ammori is a Palestinian-Iraqi whose father was chased from his home by Israeli soldiers in 1967. He was forced to flee to Iraq without even a pair of shoes. | The pair discussed what they were trying to achieve with their disruptive tactics and the legal basis for their actions. As Ammori told Lowkey: | People often think when we do these things that we are doing it to defy the law or breaking the law in the process. But we would always say th…

_____ (2021-10-31). UK Covers Up War Crimes for Political Reasons. journal-neo.org It is common knowledge that the British armed forces have been heavily involved in the conflicts of the last decades incited by the United States as they used their troops on a large scale in Iraq and Afghanistan, to name a few. Due to the US and UK military actions in those countries a lot …

Anonymous669 (2021-10-31). Nine Pro-Government Fighters Killed In Three Separate Attacks By ISIS In Central Syria — Report. southfront.org Illustrative image. | ISIS cells had carried out three separate attacks on Syrian government forces and their allies in central Syria, the Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported on October 31, citing sources with knowledge on the matter. | According to the sources, the first attack targeted a position of "Iraqi Hezbollah," either Kata'ib Hezbollah or Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, located between the towns of Uqayribat and Hamadi Elomr in the eastern Hama countryside. As a result of the attack, four Iraqi fighters were killed.

teleSUR (2021-10-31). Japan: Ruling Liberal Democratic Party Won Elections. telesurenglish.net Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its election coalition partner, the Buddhist Komeito party, won the parliamentary elections held on Sunday. | RELATED: | The LDP-Komeito alliance won a parliamentary majority of 290 seats. The main opposition party, Japan's Democratic Constitutional Party (CDP) secured 93 seats. | The election day was marred by a knife attack perpetrated by a 24-year-old man in the Tokyo subw…

_____ (2021-10-31). Howard University Students Protesting Housing Conditions. popularresistance.org In an open letter published Tuesday, Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick wrote that students' two-week occupation of a campus building in protest of poor housing conditions and other issues "must end." | Students have occupied Howard's Armour J. Blackburn Center for two weeks, vowing to stay put until the university remediates mold in students' dorms; creates a housing plan for incoming freshmen; and reinstates student, faculty, and alumni members to the university's Board of Trustees, among other demands. | Alumni, local activist organizations, and public figures have shown support on social media…